Therapeutic Pillows

Check out this video!

Pillow People — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:53:49 +0000

We are honored to share this video clip produced by Emanual Medical Center…They recently opened their Cardiac Center and have incorporated our very own Shumsky Heart Pillow into their post-operative care plan. Thank you, Emanual Medical Center for your support and for all the lives your center will improve and care for….

Until next time…

Chloé

Donate Life!

Pillow People — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:30:11 +0000

Thanks to organizations like Donate Life America and their 20 Million in 2012 campaign, organ, eye and tissue donation has become top of mind for us. State and local agencies nationwide are holding events to raise awareness about this important issue. Facebook has joined the effort by announcing the addition of the “Organ Donor Status” option to timeline.

Shumsky TP works with many hospitals providing transplant pillows to both donor recipients and donor families as a reminder of the lives they save and improve. We strongly believe that this is an important issue and education is an import part of making the decision to become a donor!

Below are some links I’ve found helpful relating to organ donation as well as some inspirational stories! I hope you’ll take the time to learn about how important this is and how easy it is to save a life!

Until next time…

Chloé

http://donatelife.net/

http://www.kidney.org/

http://www.organtransplants.org/

http://www.organdonor.gov/index.html

http://www.kidneytransplantblog.com/?p=306

And it begins…

Pillow People — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:23:25 +0000

We are getting ready to kick off Shumsky TP’s trade-show season and it has been a busy couple of weeks! Our first show will be AONE (American Organization of Nurse Executives) March 22 & 23 in Boston. This is our first AONE appearance since 2006. Make sure you stop by Booth # 830 and say “Hi” to Heather and myself!

The following week, Heather will be at the NHPCO (National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization) Spring Leadership Conference. This will be our first time exhibiting at NHPCO and we are really excited about the great feedback we have been receiving from Hospice Care Professionals about our pillows & Brave Kid Capes!

As always, feel free to contact us if there are any questions you have regarding our pillows or capes. If you are interested in individual non-logo pillows, you can order from our online store. We hope to see you at one of our upcoming shows and I’ll be back soon to share some photos from AONE!

Until next time…

Chloé

Chance Encounter

Pillow People — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:40:34 +0000

Today, while visiting a local hospital, I came across a few patients that were using our Heart Pillows. As I was walking through the lobby, I noticed a small woman in a wheelchair holding a Shumsky Mid-size Heart Pillow. I stood there for a second before deciding to approach her. I walked over to her and asked how she liked her pillow. Caught off guard, she paused, and then replied that she absolutely loved it. “This is my second one and I don’t know what I would do without it”, she said. I then told her that I worked for the company that made the pillows and her face lit up. She went on to tell me about how useful it’s been and demonstrated for me how her Dr. told her to use the pillow.

After chatting with her and her son for several minutes another patient caught my eye. He was also being released and was holding tight a bright red Shumsky Heart Pillow. He joined our conversation also telling me how much he loved his pillow and that he was so happy they were made in the United States. “So few things are anymore,” he said.

I left the hospital feeling very blessed to work for a company that not only provides a quality product, but that brings so much comfort to the people that receive them. :)

Until next time…

Chloé

Brave Kid Capes

Pillow People — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:25:37 +0000

In 2009, the development team at Shumsky TP started working on a new product line for helping children cope with challenging situations. This May, we debuted Brave Kid Capes (BKC) at the Child Life Coordinator conference . We were overwhelmed by the positive response and excitement about the capes, and the many applications in which they can support children.

We are proud to announce that Brave Kid Capes was recently awarded the 2011 Seal of Excellence from Creative Child Magazine. Creative Child Magazine’s Awards Program is unique in that all products submitted are reviewed by parents, educators and professionals. For more information on Brave Kid Capes click here.

Until next time…

Chloé

The holiday season is upon us!

Pillow People — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:25:20 +0000

Holidays are a time for love, laughter, joy and giving! This past week, the Miami Valley showed that even though times are tough, they are still willing to give to a good cause.

November 21^st-23^rd, The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton was the setting for The K99.1 FM Cares for Kids Radiothon. This 3 day event involves countless hours of preparation, volunteer’s time and stories of hope from young children and families. Our very own Heather Craaybeek was even on hand to paint faces! Thanks to the generosity of our community, the radiothon raised $200,410.00 to help purchase new medical equipment. Visit our Facebook page for pictures of the radiothon and Heather’s painted faces!

In this same spirit of giving, our employees brought in donations for a local food bank in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. We are continuing our efforts by collecting items for another local charity in the weeks leading up to Christmas. This year, take a break from searching the mall for the perfect gift and search your closet for an extra coat and hat. Remember…”Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.” ~ Janice Maeditere

Until next time…

Chloé

Welcome

Pillow People — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:25:04 +0000

Hello and welcome to Pillow Talk! Subscribe now to stay informed about new product information, trade show events, helpful hints in post-operative recovery, and stories shared from our customers.

Help us get the word out about our newly updated site and Pillow Talk! And, as always, we love hearing your feedback about our products and services and ways we can continue to improve! Check out our testimonials page to share your stories with us and feel free to leave comments below!

To find out a little more about our company, head on over to our about us page.

Until next time…

Chloé

“Your Logo Here” Nurse

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:26:37 +0000

Transplant Pillows

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:14:09 +0000

The Original Heart pillow was designed with a leading thoracic surgeon. Now a full line of Shumsky Therapeutic Pillows are available for every need: open heart surgery, larparoscopic procedures, transplants and/or dialysis. We’ve got you comforted!

Byron’s Story

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:38:03 +0000

Squeeze Me! Rest-assured patients of any age are comforted post-surgery. ”I completed my aortic valve replacement. There have been several occasions since the operation where “Betty” (I had to name my pillow after my grandmother) has literally kept me from being readmitted to the hospital. I am a 44 year-old father of two boys, ages 4 and 7. Betty protects me when they forget about dad’s surgery.” Read more of Byron’s story.